BRC Issue 8

In November 2017 BRC released the first draft of their 'Global
Standard for Food Safety' Issue 8 - for industry consultation. Within
the draft standard is a new section: 4.9.6.2 which states:

"Pens used in open product areas shall
be controlled to minimise risk of physical
contamination (e.g designed without small
parts and detectable by foreign body
detection equipment)"

We are pleased to state that all our detectable pens conform to this
requirement. The BST Detectapen® features a polypropylene
co-polymer body and core which are metal detectable, x-ray visible,
food grade, shatter resistant and antibacterial. The pen is designed
to be the safest writing instrument you could take into a food
production facility.

The stainless steel ink cartridge is also metal detectable and x-ray
visible, as well as tested to write for 10'000m - thats over 268 A4
pages, before running out of ink. The Detectapen® does not contain any
small or easily detachable components, and is available in 9 bright
colours (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, White, Black &
Purple) to fit most colour schemes.

When choosing a detectable pen to go into your production environment,
make sure you choose the best and remember our benefits:

Metal Detectable

X-Ray Visible

Shatter Resistant

Antibacterial Protection

FDA / EU Food Grade Materials

Tested to 10'000m write out length

Available in 9 bright colours

Compliant with BRC Issue 8 Draft Standard

No small / detachable components

Made in Great Britain

If you wish to be compliant ready for the launch of BRC Issue 8 next
month and wish to discuss your requirements with BST - please get in
touch to arrange a free on-site consultation with a friendly member of
our team.